Cholm Shield – 1942 (Type II Zinc)

Cholm Shield 1942, late Type II zinc stamp, with an eagle on an Iron Cross above the CHOLM 1942 legend. This plate is a thin hollow-struck zinc skin, 13.8 g, measuring 38 to 39.5 mm by 65 to 65.5 mm, with three reverse prongs and no cloth backing. Logged non-magnetic. About 5500 shields were issued. Obverse detail remains sharp, with light patina and solder colour at the prong roots.